How to Fix CVE-2026-7012: CMS (Bundle Sibling)
By Sai Kiran Pandrala
Last verified: 2026-05-25
CVE-2026-7012 is a sibling vulnerability in the same vendor advisory as CVE-2026-7011. Applying the patched build named in the primary write-up closes this CVE as well.
| Severity | CVSS 4.8 - Medium |
|---|---|
| Actively exploited? | Not currently in CISA KEV |
| Affected | Same as the bundle - see CVE-2026-7011 |
| Fixed in | Same patched build as CVE-2026-7011 (109.4) |
| Type (CWE) | CWE-79: Cross Site Scripting |
What's different about CVE-2026-7012?
A vulnerability was detected in MaxSite CMS up to 109.3. This affects an unknown part of the component Redirect Plugin. The manipulation of the argument f_all/f_all404 results in cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 109.4 is able to mitigate this issue. The patch is identified as 8a3946bd0a54bfb72a4d57179fcd253f2c550cd7. You should upgrade the affected component. The vendor was informed early about this issue. They classify it as a "Self-XSS".
The technical impact and remediation are identical to the primary CVE in the bundle. The same vendor patch closes both.
How to fix CVE-2026-7012
Apply the patched build per the primary write-up: How to Fix CVE-2026-7011.
The patch installation procedure, verification commands, and interim mitigations are documented there. Reusing one runbook keeps the rollout consistent across the bundle.
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2026-7012 fixed by the same patch as CVE-2026-7011?
Yes. CVE-2026-7012 ships in the same vendor advisory as CVE-2026-7011. Applying the patched build named in the primary write-up closes both.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-7012?
The CVSS base score is 4.8 (Medium).
Is it being exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA KEV.
References
- Official vendor advisory: https://github.com/maxsite/cms/commit/8a3946bd0a54bfb72a4d57179fcd253f2c550cd7
- NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-7012
- CISA KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- Primary write-up: How to Fix CVE-2026-7011
*Part of the CMS bundle. Full procedure at CVE-2026-7011.*